Mt. Fuji Climbing Info / Fujinomiya Route
There are four climbing routes to Mt. Fuji and the Fujinomiya Route offers the shortest distance to thesummit from its 5th station located at the altitude of 2,400m/7,874ft, the highest among the four. Theclimbing distance from the 5th station to the summit is approximately 5.0km, and the same trail isused for both ascending and descending. The average time required for ascent is about 4~7 hours and2~3 hours for descent excluding the time for rest.
The official climbing season of Mt. Fuji is in July and August. The trail all the way up to the summit
usually opens before middle of July. During the climbing season the bus to the 5th station operates
frequently and the mountain huts and other facilities are open. The bus for the Fujinomiya route 5thstation leaves either from JR Shin-Fuji station, Fujinomia station, or Mishima station. The mostconvenient way is to arrive at Shin-Fuji station by Shinkansen “Kodama”, and catch a bus leaving
right from the station. Shin-Fuji is only 70 min. away from Tokyo by Kodama.

3,776m/12,388ft

Mt. Fuji Climbing ”Tips for what to wear and bring”
Hiking backpack

One which fits to your back well with thick shoulder straps to lessen thefatigue/pain on your shoulders. A rain cover would be helpful.

FootwearClothing

Rain gear

Trekking boots or hiking shoes are preferable for safer and more comfortableclimbing, or shoes with thick soles.
Weather changes quickly on the mountain. Wear clothes in layers to be able toregulate your body temperature easily depending on the weather and the timeof the day. The temperature may get very high on a sunny day time as there’s
no shade, however it drops to 2~5℃ or 35~41F at dawn.
Bring separate type rain gear (top & bottom) as it rains not only from the sky
but other directions due to the wind. The top can be worn as a windbreaker.

Hat or cap

To protect the direct sunshine while climbing in the day time. It also keeps youwarm during the night.

GlovesTo protect your hands from getting injured & keep you warm during the night.

Water, Sports drink

Bring a sufficient amount of water (1-2 L.), especially if you climb during the& Food:day when it gets very hot. Take some food for a quick energy supply.

Headlamp/flashlight

Needed if you climb during the night time as the trails are dark and not lit.
Payment in cash only on the mountain including bus tickets and lodging fee.
You need to leave 200 yen tips for each use of the lavatory, so prepare somesmall changes as well. You can withdraw Japanese yen by your foreign issued
credit cards at the Seven-11 ATM located inside the Shin-Fuji Station.
Needed to protect your eyes and skin from the sun.
Towels, Tissues, Walking sticks (sold at the entrance of the mountain)

Cash/Small change

Sunglasses, UVlotion, & others
Available service atShin-Fuji Station
Cautions on themountain

Seven-11 ATM – Withdrawal of Japanese Yen by your credit cards
Free Wi-Fi Connection－60 min. free internet connection inside the stationIn order to avoid the mountain sickness, you should stay at the 5th station
for a while to adjust yourself to the high altitude before you start climbing.
Make sure to stay on the hiking trails to prevent causing falling rocks.

Trash should be brought back with you when you descend.

Shin-Fuji Tourist Information Center located inside the JR Shin-Fuji station building.
Business Hours: 8:45~17:30 Daily (excl. year-end & new-year holidays)
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Tel: (0545)-64-2430 or 3776